Neo vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Neo Rank #972

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Nelson mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Neo and Nelson boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.